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May the Fourth be with you. In celebration of the worldwide "Star Wars" holiday and because we still can't get enough of the NFL Draft, here's one more intergalactic mock to help turn George Lucas into Mel Kiper Jr.

Considering all who have appeared on screen in the "original" six movies, and not including various spinoffs, here’s the order in which we would take them off the board — and which NFL teams would most want to "draft" them.

1Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious

Scouting report: Has a lightning release with quick hands. Is a fiery leader who raises the level of the Sith around him. Gets angry when losing. Is very deceptive. Doesn’t move around well in the pocket. Makes up for lack of measurables with good light sabermetrics. Comes in with most Dark Side upside.

Best fit: Chargers, who love the electricity he can bring to their franchise, until he mind-tricks them to trade him to the Giants.

2Yoda

Scouting report: Quicker than fast he is. Much experience he has, but still a little green he is. Vertical leap, impressive it was. Benches more than body weight, he does. A 900-year starter, he projects as. Ears hard to pin back, they are. Well loved as a leader, he is. Does or does not; not a try guy.

3Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

Scouting report: The force is strong with him. Is comfortable in the cockpit. Best star pilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior, too. Intimidating presence on and off the field. Makes opponents choke in big games. Needs to better control his anger, which leads to hate, which leads to the Dark Side.

Best fit: Vikings, because they're willing to spend a lot on a big, bad free agent.

4Luke Skywalker

Scouting report: Humble, willing learner. Sometimes impatient. A little short. Can get cocky with some delusions of grandeur. Isn’t afraid, but sometimes doesn’t believe everything is possible. Is a very good pilot in his own right. Comes from a good Jedi family. Is very loyal to his teammates. Comes through in the clutch. There’s no bad feeling about this pick.

5Obi-Wan Kenobi

Scouting report: Has mastered all ways of the Force. Developed quickly from padawan to knight. Wields a more elegant weapon for a civilized age but is far from clumsy with a blaster. Just has a bad feeling about everything. If you strike him down, he shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

Best fit: Colts, because there’s always room for another good old guy.

6Mace Windu

7Leia Organa Solo

Scouting report: Force is strong with her, too, even if she doesn’t know it yet. But in some ways, she’s always known. Strong and fearless. Has a little attitude, but teammates will grow to love her. Is more gritty warrior than rich princess.

8Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus

Scouting report: Like his master, has lightning in his hands. Has great grasp of the Death Star playbook. Will cut your hand off if necessary. But comes into the league older and on the downside of his career. Not to be confused with Saruman or Dracula.

9Darth Maul

Scouting report: At last, revealed pretty good talent to the Jedi. Double-edge lightsaber is a game-changer. He’s the obvious future red face of a franchise. Teams should be wary that his career (and body) will be cut in half by injury.

Best fit: Cowboys, who deny that Darth Maul also a nickname for Jerry Jones.

11Kit Fisto

Scouting report: Can get to you by land or by sea, and Jedis with a lot of glee. Wins most of his one-on-one battles. Studies film, and shows with his focus on the field. Has a Nautolann feel for the game.

Best fit: Seahawks, because they see a little but of former corner Richard Sherman … in his hair.

13Chewbacca

Scouting report: Mauling run blocker at 7-6. Has the ideal combination of power and finesse. Is loyal to humans and Jedi alike. Much more than a walking carpet. Very resourceful co-pilot and marksman. Should be a Wookiee of the year favorite and 200-year starter.

Best fit: Giants, well, because he is one, and he might have gone to Boston College.

14Han Solo

Scouting report: Scruffy-looking nerf herder. Always has a good blaster by his side. Has it where it counts. Ran the Kessel in less than twelve parsecs. If money is all that he loves, then that’s what he’ll receive. Might be more to him than money. Takes orders only from himself. Prefers a straight fight.

17R2-D2

Scouting report: Astromech who always does the right thing. Dehousing assists at an extremely high level. Very versatile. Loyal friend and co-pilot. Teammates love him. Gets his message across. Aced the Wonderlic.

18Boba Fett

Scouting report: Looks the part. Dangerous playmaker, but a bit of an enigma. Strong pedigree; father also bounty hunted professionally. Rocket-packs a punch, but he doesn’t always think well on his feet.

20Lando Calrissian

Scouting report: Very inconsistent. Could be a great deal, or get worse all the time. Has a “fake smile,” thinking he truly belongs up there among the clouds. Administrates facilities better than he facilitates administration. Boom or bust, either a loyal friend or selfish traitor.